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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey give most of his report?
(a) In a secret packet to the admiralty in London.
(b) He does not give a report yet as he wants to catch the spy.
(c) In face-to-face conversation.
(d) Through what he writes on the Dromedary.

2. What does the Admiral give Aubrey after returning from the failed attempt?
(a) A new assignment.
(b) A reprimand.
(c) An offer of retirement.
(d) A desk job.

3. Who is Dr. Graham?
(a) Maturin's colleague and a surgeon.
(b) A professor studying ancient history on Malta.
(c) A French spy.
(d) The governor of Malta's private physician.

4. What is a requirement of Ramadan?
(a) Fasting in seclusion.
(b) To travel to Mecca.
(c) To sacrifice a goat each morning and evening of Ramadan.
(d) To welcome all visitors of all faiths.

5. Where does the Admiral want Aubrey to go on his next assignment?
(a) The Adriatic Sea.
(b) The Mediterranean.
(c) South of Africa.
(d) The Atlantic Ocean side of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey's mood improve?

2. About what is the Admiral disappointed?

3. What does Wray agree to in order to cancel his debt?

4. Of what religion are the majority of Mubara's inhabitants?

5. Who accompanies Aubrey and his crew?

(see the answer key)

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